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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 759.70 and 465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 759.70 and 465.16 is: 699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 759.70 = 465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/759.70 = 465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 759.70 × 465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 353,382.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,382.05/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.41

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